As a Senior Staff Debug and Validation Engineer on Samsung’s Silicon Validation team, you will play a pivotal role in validating cutting-edge mobile GPU coherent interconnects and memory controllers. Your responsibilities include driving post-silicon validation across GPU, complex coherent interconnects, and memory controllers, with an emphasis on automating and simplifying validation techniques. You will innovate by developing SoC-level tests and IP-level validation plans to enhance coverage and efficiency, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as design, verification, and software. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Coherent Interconnect and GPU architectural knowledge, along with expertise in Android and Linux driver development using C/C++, Python, and Shell Scripting. This role demands a deep understanding of power and performance analysis techniques and familiarity with tools like Lauterbach for debugging. Working within Samsung’s Silicon & Emulation organization, you will contribute to the delivery of high-performing GPU and SoC solutions for premium mobile products, ensuring commercial readiness standards are met in quality, power, and performance.
Skills
C
C++
Python
Shell Scripting
Verilog
Linux
Android
Firmware
BIOS
GPU Driver Development
Coherent Interconnect
Memory Controllers
Logic Analyzer
Scanchain
Array Dump
HW Debug Techniques
IPXACT Design Documents
Parser Software Development
SoC Bring-Up
Debugger (Lauterbach)
What you'll do
Drive the post-silicon validation of GPU, coherent interconnects, and memory controllers.
Develop and automate SoC-level tests to improve coverage and efficiency.
Debug complex SoC issues using advanced power and performance analysis techniques.
Lead board-level hardware/software bring-up for ARM-based SoCs in Android environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and build key stakeholder relationships.
What we're looking for
15+ years of relevant experience in Computer Engineering or a related field.
Expertise in SoC bring-up, board-level hardware/software integration, and GPU validation.
Proficiency in debugging complex systems using Logic Analyzers, Scopes, and other test equipment.
Strong background in power and performance analysis in Firmware and Android environments.
Experience with C/C++/Object-Oriented programming, Python, Shell Scripting for automation.
Leadership skills to mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.
Market check
Salary context
This
$180,200–$270,400
range sits above
90%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$121,000–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$156,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.
Samsung Electronics currently has
33 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$172,500–$208,400
across 30 roles with salary data.